My dad was an amazing influence on my life. He never judged me. He called me "beautiful" when I wasn't. He called me a "genius" when I was anything but. Today, he decided to sleep all day. He gave me a night of rest last night. I miraculously didn't need to put oxygen on him. But then, he didn't want oxygen all day. He wanted to sleep all day. It's like he just gave up. I held him by the hand, and I said, "Dad, I love you." He has given me so much. I gave him a kiss on his forehead. I rubbed his back. Finally I called our priest with my husband and the priest gave my dad his last rites. My dad didn't wake up through it. His head is so swollen. I have given him morphine to help with the pain. He hasn't waken up through it. I have called the nurses with his plight. They say if he is comfortable then he is okay. But I am not okay. I never expect it and I fight. But he wants to let go. I want to let him go, and I want to live my life. How can I? I have given so much. He gave very much to me. He is my dad and I love him and I always will.
(((((Genevieve)))))
Thinking of you and dad.
How blessed you were, to have a fine man like him guide you into adulthood. And your father was blessed to have your loving care during his difficult years. A sad goodbye, for sure.
You have a delightful spirit; it comes through in your writing. Now I know where you got it! You will always honor your father -- simply by "being yourself." :-)
Wishing you comfort, as dad is relieved of his suffering. You did your part beautifully. Go forward with his love.
Tell your dad EVERYTHING YOULOVE ABOUT HIM, HOW HE HELPED YOU THROUGH LIFE, HAPPY HIGHLIGHTS YOU SPENT TOGETHER, AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SAY.
HE hears you
I have been without a dad all my life.
Since you have yours, pour your ♥ to thank him for all he has done and meant for you.
Write him a letter, and read it to him.
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You are in my heart and my prayers.
I'm so sorry you are loosing your dear Father.It is so hard to watch our loved ones leave us.They say it's important to tell the loved one it's ok to go and that you will be ok but it was very hard for me to do that,but I finally did.I was never ready to loose Mother but she was so tired from fighting to stay with us so long and God has his own perfect timing and it was her time.You are in my prayers and I am thinking about you.Take care of yourself.....Lu
I take care of mom and hubby...
Gen, how are things going for you?
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